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Subcommittee discusses HB254 to codify resilience programs, expand community participation and revise shore-erosion loan rules
Summary
HB254 would codify DNR's resilience-through-restoration program, require DNR to provide climate planning tools by Oct. 1, 2027, prioritize vulnerability assessments of department lands by Dec. 31, 2035, and alter the shore erosion loan fund to credit interest to the fund and allow partial loan forgiveness under departmental criteria. The bill was held for further discussion; no committee vote was recorded.
Committee discussion of HB254 focused on multiple departmental changes to climate resilience planning, community engagement, project eligibility, and shore-erosion funding rules.
Kristen, who presented the measure, said the bill expands community participation by clarifying DNR’s authority to contract for compensation to community members who participate in project planning and development. The bill also codifies DNR’s "resilience through restoration" initiative and spells out eligibility for…
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